CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Dairy on Cognitive Performance in Children

Canada54 participantsStarted 2022-10-18

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dairy consumption on short-term cognitive performance, subjective mood and emotions, and glycemic response in healthy children aged 9 - 14 years. The investigators hypothesize that the consumption of dairy products as a mid-morning snack will improve mood and cognitive performance in children. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that all dairy products consumed as a mid-morning snack will imbue more benefits on mood and cognitive performance over 2-hours compared to fruit juice or snack skipping.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 14 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 9 to 14 years of age; * Normal weight defined as between the 15th and 80th percentile for age and biological sex at birth according to the World Health Organization growth (WHO) charts. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with overweight/ obesity; * Children with food sensitivities or allergies to dairy, gluten or any foods used in the study; * Children with any diagnosed learning, emotional, or behavioural disabilities; * Children taking any medications that may influence cognitive performance.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Learning and short-term memory

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Spatial working memory

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Sustained attention

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Executive function

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05767983

SponsorToronto Metropolitan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 14 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Learning and short-term memory

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Spatial working memory

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Sustained attention

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption

Executive function

Timeframe: Change from baseline (measured at 0-minutes before treatment) and at 15-minutes, 30-minutes, 60-minutes and 120-minutes post-treatment consumption